TLDR: Was on topical min for a time, which worked for a short period, before my thinning became more aggressive. On oral fin/min now, and seeing the same thing.
Hi all,
32(M) dealing with gradual thinning since my mid twenties. I started using topical minoxidil around 27/28, and saw great results for a few months. After that, it seemed to just stop working, and the thinning continued to gradually progress.
As of April of 2025, I am on an oral finasteride/minoxidil (1mg/3mg). Again, I saw good results and thicker hair during the summer time, but now am seeing aggressive thinning, including in areas I never had thinning before.
Am I just one of the unlucky ones who is unresponsive to hair loss meds? Did I give up on topical min too soon? Should I keep going with the oral fin/min or make the jump to dutasteride? Derma rollers? Red light caps?
Hair transplant is the long term plan but I’m looking to mitigate the thinning as much as possible until then.
Thanks!